"Insiders, including Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, say the debate now centers on whether surgery could alleviate the problem and get him back before the end of the season. The Leafs are surprisingly optimistic he could return even if a procedure is needed. Still, the larger question is how effective he'd be after missing so much time. With Tanev facing similar concerns about the risk of another major collision, both the player and the organization need to weigh the long-term implications."
"Despite years of speculation about whether Sidney Crosby might eventually leave the Pittsburgh Penguins for one last Stanley Cup run elsewhere, those closest to the situation-fellow NHL players-don't see it happening. In an anonymous player poll conducted by The Athletic, a commanding 73.7% of respondents predicted Crosby will remain a Penguin for life. The Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche received modest support, earning 12.7% and 11.9% of the vote, respectively."
The Toronto Maple Leafs await a medical decision on whether Chris Tanev will require a structural procedure after being sidelined since Nov. 1. Tanev has been seen skating in a non-contact jersey but still lacks medical clearance, and insiders say surgery could potentially return him before season's end. The Leafs are optimistic but question his effectiveness after missing extensive time and must weigh collision-risk implications. In a player poll, 73.7% predicted Sidney Crosby will remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins for life, with limited votes for Montreal and Colorado. Rumors are increasing about a possible Philip Danault reunion in Montreal.
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